Yamaha R2 Launched In India, Price Starts At Rs 2.30 Lakh
Yamaha has launched the R2 in India, a new middleweight supersport that slots in above the R15 in the company's motorcycle line-up. Prices for the R2 start at Rs 2.30 lakh, giving buyers who want more performance than the R15 a factory option to move up to.
Where the R2 sits in Yamaha's range
Until now, the R15 has been the flagship of Yamaha's affordable sports bike line-up in India. The R2 changes that by taking a spot above it, aimed at riders who want a sportier, more track-focused machine without jumping to Yamaha's bigger supersport offerings.
What the starting price gets you
Rs 2.30 lakh is the price Yamaha has quoted at launch, and it marks the R2 as a clear step up from the R15 in cost as well as positioning. Final on-road pricing will depend on your city, and could move if Yamaha offers multiple variants or colour options once deliveries begin.
Before you book a Yamaha R2
- Ask your local Yamaha dealer for the exact on-road price, since RTO tax and insurance add to the quoted figure
- Check colour options and expected waiting period before paying a booking amount
- Sit on the bike if possible to judge the riding position before committing
- Compare running costs and insurance premiums against the R15 to see the real gap between the two
R15 or R2 which one to pick?
Riders already happy with the R15's performance may not find a reason to spend more. But the R2's arrival gives Yamaha a proper step-up model for those who felt the R15 had limits, without forcing them into a much larger displacement bike.
Will the Yamaha R2 pull buyers up from the R15, or is this a new segment for Yamaha altogether?
Yamaha R2 — the numbers
Price
₹2,31,000 – ₹2,42,000
Ex-showroom, pooled across the market
On-road, by city
On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.
The detail
Safety(11)
Features(24)
Specifications(40)
Not available: Combined Braking System · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cornering Headlamps · Blind Spot Monitor · Lane keep assist · Audio System · Adjustable Windscreen · Heated Grips · Heated Seat · Luggage Panniers · Pillion Backrest
Variants (3)
- Standard
- Quick Shifter
- M
Colours (5)
- Matte White Pearl
- Dark Bluish Gray
- Metallic Black
- Racing Blue
- Metallic Gray
TT Score
A light, high-revving 204cc sports bike priced at a premium over typical entry-segment rivals, with solid braking hardware but no efficiency or ownership data yet to judge running costs or reliability.
Who it suits
- Spirited/track-day riders — 26.5 bhp at 10,000 rpm with a 149 kg kerb weight gives a strong power-to-weight ratio for a sub-2.5-lakh sports bike.
- Feature-focused buyers wanting clutchles — The Quick Shifter and M variants sit above the Standard trim for riders who want that kit built in rather than aftermarket.
- Riders comfortable with a committed spor — 810 mm seat height and full-fairing ergonomics suit taller, experienced riders more than short-statured daily commuters.
Worth knowing
- · On-road price swings by nearly ₹24,000 across cities (₹2.63 lakh in Delhi vs ₹2.87 lakh in Bangalore) — check your local RTO figure before budgeting.
- · No published fuel efficiency figures are available, so real running costs can't be verified yet.
- · Bike just launched (2026-08-27) with no ownership or reliability ratings on record so far.
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 27 Aug 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
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